CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2633.
The recall includes 18-inch, pedestal floor fans with model number SR-18 or SP-18. The model number is on the back of the fan beside the on/off button. All of the recalled fans are white with the brand name, "SMC," written on the face plate of the front grill.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2633.
Consumers should stop using the recalled fans immediately and either return them to the Home Depot for a store credit, or contact SMC Marketing Corp. for instructions on receiving a refund. The Home Depot will accept all recalled fans.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Home Depot Sold These Fans, From January 1997 Through October 2001, For About $20. The Recalled Fans Also Were Sold At Other Retailers, Some Of Which Have Gone Out Of Business. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2633.
For information on receiving a refund, consumers should contact SMC Marketing Corp. toll-free at (800) 527-3675 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information about store returns, consumers can call Home Depot toll-free at (800) 553-3199 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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The Home Depot Sold These Fans, From January 1997 Through October 2001, For About $20. The Recalled Fans Also Were Sold At Other Retailers, Some Of Which Have Gone Out Of Business. Recall FAQ
The Home Depot Sold These Fans, From January 1997 Through October 2001, For About $20. The Recalled Fans Also Were Sold At Other Retailers, Some Of Which Have Gone Out Of Business. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans. The notice was published on June 10, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2 units are potentially affected.